Worcester County property record for 7644 Downs Rd, Newark, MD 21841
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,544 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 61.8 acres (2,694,622 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,621 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-002717 |
| Primary APN | 04-002717 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,544 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 2,694,622 sqft (61.8 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 176 sqft |
| Deck Area | 84 sqft |
| Poultry House | 16,441 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 002717 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 7644 DOWNS RD |
| City | NEWARK |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21841-2042 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A-1 |
| Legal Description | 61.86 ACS P/O 195011 EAST SIDE DOWNS ROAD NEAR NEWARK |
| Legal Subdivision | TRUITT THOMAS H LANDS |
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 4, WESTERN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 951200 |
7644 Downs Rd, a rural home, is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Worcester County records, as of October 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7644 DOWNS RD, NEWARK, MD 21841-2042 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 7644 Downs Rd was $1,621 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1.4% from the year before.
Source: Worcester County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Worcester County |
| Unified School District | Worcester County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,621.00 (+1.44%) Homeowner's exemption | $379,400 | $419,800 Land $180,300 Building $239,500 |
| 2025 | $1,598.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2023 | $2,176.00 Homeowner's exemption | $269,733 | $359,200 Land $103,800 Building $255,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 7644 Downs Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 9 flood claims nearby since 1985.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 4, 2020 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 20 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 20 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1985–2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 9 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2012 · Hurricane Sandy |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 7644 Downs Rd is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · above 68% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 9 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Choptank Fiber Fiber | 2,500 / 2,500 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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